Hank Williams - Reaching back in history to touch the genius of Hank Williams

Hiram "Hank" Williams was one of the most significant and influential singers and recording artists in the United States since the time that records were produced on shellac disks after WWII. Hank started life in rural Alabama but was able to ride cars, boats and planes all over the world to perform his songs. Before his life ended in the back seat of his 1952 Cadillac, he found his music on Billboard's C & W Top 10 35 times, and 11 of those reached no. 1. He wrote most of his songs. His life ended life quietly in the mountains of West Virginia. We take a short journey back into history of music to one country music's giants of who influenced country music and rock 'n' roll singers, performers and recording artists for decades after his death.

[@RETROTV1394]

Thank you sir for uploading this. Hank Williams is the most legendary voice in music. My all time favorite. His music is timeless. And his lyrics are priceless.

[@frankmaxfield7025]

I had no idea Hank had ties to my hometown Cincinnati Ohio. I've been down there on race street so many time and had no clue one of my favorite singers of all time recorded "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". I wonder what cincy would of been like in Hank's time.

[@rufuscollins5140]

Very nice

[@tonyharden7159]

Hank Williams was the first rock star! I'm 55 and when I was 14 and 15 I hid the fact that I loved Hank Williams.

[@elvisfan6475]

Can't get enough of HANK Sr. Liked him as Luke the drifter too.

[@imnmbrone1492]

Fantastic video! This is my dream trip, Lord willing! Ole Hank is the GOAT

[@jamesmulkey4605]

It’s amazing his gravesighy an Museam

[@slick247]

Wow! An Excellent film & some great sites, thank you so much for sharing all the stories about The Awesome King of Country, God Bless him
Its so cool to see all of these places, especially from across the pond in England. I'm always playing Hank n singing along with him driving in my old Chevy truck with my dog listening n loving him too! Fantastic music n lyrics 👍 Thanks again, stay safe Brother 👍

[@gwilli5413]

great job my friend, I enjoyed this from just down the road where Hank is buried in Montgomery Al. Not only is he a distant relative, my maternal grandmothers, uncle was the Justice (M.A. Boyett, my 3rd cousin)that married Hank in Andalusia Al. just about 30 miles south of Georgianna.

[@vernwallen4246]

Seems like every singer and their cousins covered Hank's big hit"jambalaya".Hank gave it his best.🗽🗽🗽👍👍👍

[@LUCKYB.]

Respect its all about Respect . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lisaboccardo4293]

Thank you sir. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you about the legendary Hank senior 52 years old as I grew up this was my father's totally music of choice Hank many many others and I can remember every single word of his songs and other songs from other artists back then my dad always listened to country music I'm just going to throw something in here my father was a sergeant in the army at Fort Bragg Elvis Presley was there my father said he was just one of them specialty just a soldier doing his duty my founder said the first movie of the night was Love Me Tender go figure LOL I just enjoyed telling you because I'm enjoying what you're telling me so thank you very much appreciated thank you again Lisa from Connecticut peace and love stay safe and again thank you sir

[@richardriley8906]

Great vidio, to bad the sound went in and out about half way .

[@adrestianyx7441]

I really enjoyed this!!!

[@williamaustin1]

A really great video on the life of my all time favorite.

[@sonnetlyric3951]

Love the video👍 been a fan of Hank since I was a kid. My grandpa use to play it in his Cadillac. Now I’m a fan of his grandson. Awesome documentary

[@blinko656]

Nice work great video!!

[@rubberduck081657]

1st Class Video on a man that sang what he lived!

[@joshuawaltz9484]

This is such a wonderful video. It's represents the eccense of Hank Williams. Although some parts fade out and you can't understand them.

[@h20kdanny]

Nice song lyric to end on. Very poetic. Hillbilly Shakespeare earning his nickname

[@brandynoisey9568]

Nice video.....

[@brandynoisey9568]

If possible a video of the story of Bonnie and Clyde.....

[@guitarman1477]

Fucking brilliant

[@jamesziegler4383]

Good reporting